This is the Bible Book Club, the book of First Chronicles.

Welcome to the club.

Last episode in chapters 11 and 12, the author moved from the genealogies to the story of David.

It's not a complete story, but it hits all the high

points. The author's purpose is to remind the returned exiles that they still could hope in a

messianic king for the line of David. So of course, he paints David in the best light possible.

The story began with all Israel, anointing David King. And the phrase, all Israel, is repeated

often. The author is determined to convince the returned exiles that they could and should be

united one nation under God. Next, David conquered Jerusalem and made it the capital of Israel.

Then the author went back a little in time to explain the men who had supported David early on when he was on the run from Saul. And I think that could be what makes Chronicles a little bit confusing. It jumps way around in the timeline. It's definitely confusing for me that way. These were David's mighty men and included the mighty three and the mighty 30, along with many warriors from different tribes and several other nations.

The chronicler ended by reminding the returned exiles that these men were determined to make David king over all Israel.

And when he became king, there was joy in Israel.

He is systematically building his case for the Abrahamic covenant, which promised that they would

become a great nation, and the Davidic covenant, which promised that a Messiah would come from the

line of David.

So the chronicler is moving fast through David's reign and his leadership is impressive.

He has secured the unity of the people.

He has created a capital for the United Kingdom of Israel.

And Trudeau's heart for the Lord, David's next move is to make Jerusalem Israel's center for worship.

And that means David needs to move the ark to the capital.

Scene one.

This is the story of David's first attempt to bring the ark to Jerusalem.

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